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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.08, 1,318.14 and 693.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.08, 1,318.14 and 693.36 is: 956.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.08 : 1,318.14 = 693.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.08/1,318.14 = 693.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.08x = 1,318.14 × 693.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.08x = 913,945.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,945.55/955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.93

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